Lead Electrical Engineer -Water Technologies

About the role

The Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer will support the execution of MWIS projects, collaborating with the Mechanical Engineering team to design control and automation strategies for the system. This role involves preparing Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), designing control logic, and providing support during installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Read and process engineering documents, including P&IDs, GA's, process design guidelines, Electrical Schematics, I/O Lists, instrument and valve lists, Network Architecture, return of experience, and engineering best practices guides
• Interpret, comment, and follow contract and customer specifications
• Design the complete detailed control logic for plant operation (Control Philosophy, Control Logic & Sequence Charts) with operator and equipment safety in mind
• Support Electrical, Control & Instrumentation design of standard products
• Support of commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Manage budget, scope, and schedule and proactively report risks and opportunities to project teams
• Develop control system architecture
• Prepare schematics, layouts, and bills of material for control panel fabrication
• Develop control strategies including narratives and operational sequence charts
• Develop PLC and HMI programs, typically from a “basis” project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other Engineering Technical degree
• 5 years of experience in the design of industrial water treatment systems
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Wonderware, Siemens and/or other common platforms programmable controls and HMI’s
• Familiarity with the NEC and UL508A
• Familiar with industrial scale water treatment system design and execution including ultrafiltration, clarification, media filtration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, and EDI
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of control system design including motor controls
• Understanding of Low Voltage Power Distribution System design
• Understanding of High/Medium Voltage Power Distribution System design
• Familiarity with Google Tools, MS Office, SAP, and ability to learn other software applications
• Ability to work in an industrial and manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel 25% of the time and live in proximity to a major airport

Preferred

• Communicative and social – Must be able to communicate well with teams
• Continual improvement – Must seize all opportunities to improve the department’s products and processes. Continually be learning new tools and techniques to manage oneself and the team
• Conflict resolution – Must be able to facilitate discussion and facilitate alternatives or different approaches
• Attitude of transparency – Must embrace transparency both up and down the organization in regards to schedules, performance, NCR's, and other KPI's related to department performance
• Mentor – Experience mentoring and training other team members

Additional Information

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection. This position includes incentive compensation eligibility and account assignment opportunities.